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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Big Lake, MN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Big Lake, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Big Lake or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Big Lake.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Big Lake for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 12 assisted living facilities in the Big Lake area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Coon Rapids, St. Cloud and Otsego.
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We love Willows Landing and my mom loves it. We feel like my mom is well taken care of there and we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Willows Landing in Monticello, Minnesota, we want everybody to feel welcome. Our warmhearted team of professionals cares deeply for our residents, and we are committed to creating a community that feels just like family. Our stellar services and programs will complete the experience, freeing...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Elk River Senior Living and the overall experience has been very good so far. It is a nice facility, I enjoy the residents and the staff. I would recommend Elk River...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Built in 2018, Elk River Senior Living is a family owned senior living community nestled in the heart of Elk River. With 98 apartments, we offer independent living, assisted living as well as memory care. We pride ourselves on our welcoming residents and compassionate staff. Our team focuses on...
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We do think they tried very hard when it came to the meals and dining experience. They did have good activities like arts and crafts and different painting classes. Based on the experience we have had so far...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Keller Lake Commons is an assisted living facility located on the shores of Keller Lake in Big Lake, Minnesota. Residing at Keller Lake Commons brings some pretty terrific benefits which include exceptional assistance with your daily living needs along with the opportunity to become part of a...
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This is a community with friendly people. There are staffing issues. Overall they are good and friendly people here and they do the best they can. The meals are not the best. The dining room has been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
St. Benedict's Senior Community - Monticello serves the housing needs of seniors with excellence. Along with our senior services in St. Cloud, we have earned our excellent reputation by providing superior service and housing options to seniors and their families for more than 30 years. Memory...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Class A home care provider can provide home care services any place the client lives and may provide therapies including, but not limited to, physical and occupational therapy. Along with providing assisted living and respite and daycare services as availible.Family owned Minnesota based company...
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This facility is very spacious and beautiful. It is a bit pricey, but so are a lot of retirement communities in the area. The staff is wonderful and they treat the residents well. The other residents here...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
About The Legacy of St. Michael Senior Living CommunitySt. Michael is a growing community of over 16,000 people with diverse business opportunities and we are the only Senior Community that offers Housing with Services for our seniors. We are only 25 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 35 miles...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of assisted living in Big Lake, MN
The average cost of senior living in Big Lake is $3,812 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clearwater, MN with an average of $3,187 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Big Lake
Recent reviews for assisted living in Big Lake
Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Support in Ramsey, MN
3.9
It's not as nice as it was when mom first started living there due to a change in ownership. There seems to be fewer aides helping the residents. However, there are therapists available who are marvelous. Mom's occupational therapist has been wonderful; she's got mom moving her wheelchair with ...
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Monticello St. Benedict's Community
4.0
Things are going pretty good at this community. Dad seems to like the food and they they offer daily activities. The staff take good care of him and we have good communication with them. I would recommend this community.
Silver Creek on Main in Maple Grove, MN
5.0
Things are going great at Silver Creek on Main so far. Dad is acclimating very quickly and enjoying living there. It is an absolutely beautiful facility. The thing that sticks out most would be the staff, they have all been extremely nice.
Big Lake assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Lake, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Big Lake assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Big Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Lake, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Big Lake assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Big Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Lake assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Big Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Lake assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Big Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Lake, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
41%
Room service
Room service
20%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Lake assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Big Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
10%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Big Lake
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Big Lake protect seniors.
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Urbana Place Senior Living, Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Support and Benedictine Living Community Anoka are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Big Lake, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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